Bisente Gaitan 78 of San Angelo passed away Wednesday April 25, 2018. Bisente was born February 18, 1940 in Sterling City to Joe and Juanita (Pineda) Gaitan. He worked in construction most of his life. He married Alicia Perez and they had seven children. Bisente was comical and loved to tell good jokes. He is preceded in death by his wife, sons; Ruben Gaitan, Richard Gaitan and Abel Gaitan and grandson, Abel Gaitan Jr. Pallbearers will be Chuck Knudsen, Justin McGregor, Robert Galvan, Juan Maltos, Ross Maltos and Jason Gaitan. Survivors include his children; Cinthia (Juan) Molina, Eva Gaitan, Debbie Gaitan, Bisente Gaitan Jr., and from another marriage, son, Vincent Gaitan; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, siblings; Gilbert Gaitan, Esther (Joe) Holguin, all of San Angelo and Joe Gaitan Jr. of Lubbock. Viewing will be 10:00am to 8:00pm Friday April 27, 2018 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Rosary will be 7:00pm Friday April 27, 2018 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Mass of Christian burial will be 10:00am Saturday April 28, 2018 at St. Paschal Mission in Sterling City, TX., with burial to follow at Sterling City Cemetery. The family wishes to thank Dr. Hitchcock, Dr. Cheruku and the Shannon Medical Center nurses and staff for his excellent care. Online condolences may be left at www.robertmassie.com